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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1949

Page

6

Price Controls Spark Debate Across Australia

The article argues that price controls have yielded excellent results but political parties, especially Labor, seek permanent federal control. It cites subsidy withdrawals after last year’s referendum and official price increases across goods such as raw wool, potatoes, and coal. It condemns subsidy-driven price rises ahead of elections and warns of ongoing efforts to federalize price fixing. Authorised by C Palmer, Liberal and Country League of WA.

Australia Ar. Chifley Commonwealth New Southn Wales Labor Party Federal Colling C. Palmer Liberal and Country League of St. George's Terrace Perth

Hour Before Dawn intruder haunts Isobel case at Demaine home

Martha offers to stay and help Mrs Demaine as Inspector Rolands probes Isobel's rooms and boxes. Mrs Demaine fears blame and hides Roger's photos, while Martha comforts and assures secrecy. Suspicion rises amid the sinister house as talks turn to Isobel and past events.

Inspector Rolands Martha Mrs. Dewaine Roger Sistres Mrs. Demaine Isobel Tia Mise Smythes Alurtha Marth

Despair and Doubt at Demaine House

Mrs Demaine endures a night of dread as Roger vanishes and Henderson hints at treachery. Martha moves between chores and pity, while the mother guards Roger’s room and his belongings. The story portrays a family teetering on a brutal choice and the ache of unspoken fears.

Bobby Isobel Mr. Demaine Demaine Roger Toot Martha Sits Ponsonby’s Mr. Henderson Ale Kroger Rolands D’romise Levene Mra Roger Inspector Jase Abe Henderson Julian Amt

Darts in Geraldton Feature of Local Games

Last night Geraldton Darts Association results show Freemasons Hotel defeating Chapman and Jose nine to five ending Freemasons in second place six points behind the leaders. Other scores include Sports 95 over Shepherds Hotel, Victoria Hotel No 2 118 over Mercantile Club, Geraldton Hotel 86 over Railway Hotel No 2, Victoria Hotel No 1 88 over Rovers Football Club, Shamrock Hotel 14 over Great Northern Hotel No 1, Murchison Inn 7 7 with Great Northern Hotel No 2, and Freemasons beating Chapman and Jose 25.

Geraldton Darts Association Chapman & José Freemasons Rsemasons Om Eh List Chapman & Jose Sports Shepheard’s Victoria Hotel Mercantile + Club Geraldton Railway Rovers Way Shamrock Hotel Great Northern Murchison Inn Freemasons Hotel Chapman & Joue Agt Pix Chapman & Jose Freemasons Victoria Fire Brigade F.C. Oy Shamrock Overs Football Club Mercantile Club Oria Ailway Shepheard's Northern Ks Gt Northern

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